In a world that’s always redefining how we see love and identity, a new term has quietly found its place: “almondsual.”** For some, it might sound unusual. For others, it finally feels like home.

The label — first coined online in 2023 — describes people who feel strong attraction to masculine or androgynous genders, and only occasional or softer attraction to feminine ones. It’s part of what’s called the multisual spectrum**, which also includes bisexuality and pansexuality. But “almonds**ual” is more specific. It captures those who’ve always felt that their attraction leaned more toward certain energies rather than a single gender.

“It’s not about labels for the sake of it,” one community member said. “It’s about finally having words that fit.”

Like many modern identity terms, “almonds**ual” began in online LGBTQ+ spaces, where people share and shape language to express feelings traditional terms don’t always cover. Its romantic counterpart, almondromantic, reflects how attraction can exist on different emotional levels — sexual, romantic, and beyond.

For those discovering the term, it’s important to understand one thing: these labels don’t divide — they clarify. They help people feel seen. Someone might use “almonds**ual” privately but call themselves “queer” in public, depending on what feels right.

Finding the right words can be deeply validating. After all, identity isn’t about boxes — it’s about connection, honesty, and self-understanding. And for many, “almonds**ual” is just that: a word that finally makes sense of the heart.